- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clay Center, KS
Lincoln Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200489000822
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Clay Center · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elem has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Clay Center, KS.
School address
District: Clay County · Kansas
NCES ID 200489000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lincoln Elem held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 200489000822 · Clay Center, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 11.4:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay Center Community High (326 students)
Lincoln Elem held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln Elem
341 students
- Clay Center Co
Clay Center Community High
326 students
- Clay Center Co
Clay Center Community Middle
226 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem
170 students
- Wakefield Elem 129
Wakefield Elem
129 students
- Wakefield High 80
Wakefield High
80 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem compares
Lincoln Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Kansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,166
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Lincoln Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay County reports $17,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Center Community High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Center Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Clay Center
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clay Center, KS. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 11.4:1, which is 17% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elem?
39.6% of students at Lincoln Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elem?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elem is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Clay Center, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elem rank among public schools in Clay Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Clay Center, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clay Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay County?
Besides Lincoln Elem, Clay County also operates Clay Center Community High (326 students), Clay Center Community Middle (226 students), and Garfield Elem (170 students). See the Clay County district page for the complete list.